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window.document
returns a reference to the document contained in the window.
Note: Firefox 3 alters the security for windows' documents so that only the domain from which it was located can access the document. While this may break some existing sites, it's a move made by both Firefox 3 and Internet Explorer 7, and results in improved security.
Syntax
doc = window.document
Parameters
doc
is an object reference to a document.
Example
<!DOCTYPE html> <html> <head> <title>Hello, World!</title> </head> <body> <script type="text/javascript"> var doc = window.document; console.log(doc.title); // Hello, World! </script> </body> </html>
Specifications
Specification | Status | Comment |
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HTML Living Standard The definition of 'Window.document' in that specification. |
Living Standard | |
HTML5 The definition of 'Window.document' in that specification. |
Recommendation |
Browser compatibility
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Desktop | Mobile | |||||||||||
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document | Chrome Full support Yes | Edge Full support 12 | Firefox Full support Yes | IE Full support Yes | Opera Full support Yes | Safari Full support Yes | WebView Android Full support Yes | Chrome Android Full support Yes | Firefox Android Full support Yes | Opera Android Full support Yes | Safari iOS Full support Yes | Samsung Internet Android Full support Yes |
Legend
- Full support
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